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Transportation
Henry Shirkey was transported on the York, departing 30th Apr 1829 and arriving 28th Aug 1829 with 192 passengers.
The York I was built in Southwick, West Sussex, England in 1819. 429 tons. Three voyages to Australia with transport convicts - 1829, 1830 and 1832. The York II was built in Sunderland, England in 1854. 940 ton ship. Transported convicts and pensioner guards and families to Western Australia in 1862.
York (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 56 |
| Source Description | This record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro |
| Original Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
Offence; Stealing 2 Gowns No; 1036. Aged; 33 years old Remarks; Weak eyes a speck on both pupils Native Place; Frome 1837 - F.C. No; 436. 14 Sept 1837 1841 - Name: Shirkey, Henry Record Type: Health & Welfare Property: New Norfolk Colonial Hospital. Admission dates: October 1841 Ship to colony: York (1) Remarks: Admitted with ophthalmia [inflammation of the eye, especially conjunctivitis.] 1870 - HEALTH & WELFARE. Name; Henry Sharkey ** Port Arthur Admission dates: 1870. Ship to colony: York House of Assembly Paper no. 128 of 1870 page 6 Died Port Arthur - 11 February 1872 noted on conduct record [CON31-1-38 Image 352]